The major organic compound formed by the reaction of 1, 1, 1 - trichloroethane with silver powder is :

• A

  Acetylene
• B

  Ethene
• Correct answer
  C

  2 - Butyne
• D

  2 - Butene

Solution

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The molecule dimerizes to give 2 butyne

CH₃ - C ≡ C - CH₃

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.